In underground clubs around the country is an undiscovered phenomenon called Slam Poetry where gifted poets fresh off the street go to war with each other through words. One night during one of these rants a gifted poet, JAKE THOMPSON is discovered by an attractive publisher, MARNI ELLIOT looking for new poets. Jake thinks he’s got it made, but when their relationship turns sexual, a dark secret is revealed and Jake realizes that love is more than words and that sometimes you have to fight for the ones you love.
Tech Specs
Runtime: 89 min.
Format: 1:85 Flat (35mm & DVD)
Sound: Dolby SR
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Country: USA
Website: www.fightingwordsmovie.com
Cast and crew
Directed by: E. Paul Edwards
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Tara D’Agostino, Jeff Stearns, Fred Williard, Edward Albert, Fred Williamson & Michael Parks
Awards and Film Festivals
Awards & Festivals – Premiere – Slamdance Film Festival
Official Selection – AFI Dallas Film Festival
Official Selection – Hollywood Film Festival
Official Selection – Fantasia Montreal Film Festival
Official Selection – Stonybrook Film Festival
Official Selection – Strasbourg Film Festival
Official Selection – Friars Club Comedy Festival
Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival
Official Selection – Delray Beach Film Festival
Official Selection – ICON Science Fiction & Fantasy Festival
